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Francolin fly-in
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Francolin fly-in



This excellent 13-day fly-in itinerary makes it possible to visit the opposite ends of Namibia and see some of the most famous sights in the country; discover the landscapes in the Namib Desert, the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund, the abundance of rock art in the rugged mountains of Damaraland and the spectacular game viewing of Etosha National Park.

Day 1
Starting from London Gatwick, your scheduled overnight flight with Air Namibia flies you directly to Windhoek, where you land early in the morning.

Days 2-3 Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia
Kulala Wilderness Camp On arrival you will meet your pilot before embarking on a beautiful one hour flight directly over the escarpment of the Naukluft Mountains, to Sesriem. Based here for the next 2 nights, enjoy guided 4x4 trips to see the majestic dunes at Sossusvlei, or you can enjoy a nature walk around the area from…
Kulala Wilderness Camp (full board & activities)

Days 4-6 Swakopmund & Walvis Bay, Namibia
Hansa Hotel Hopping onto another light aircraft, after a breathtaking hours' flight over the desert, you'll reach Swakopmund, where a car will take you on to your hotel for the next 3 nights. Enjoy a day on a guided trip to Sandwich Harbour (a spectacularly scenic bird sanctuary), then meander around the lovely Bavarian town whilst based at the central…
Hansa Hotel (bed & breakfast)

Days 7-8 Damaraland, Namibia
Damaraland Camp Look out of your window for incredible views as you fly over the eerie Skeleton Coast before landing in Damaraland. During your 2 nights you will go on fascinating guided walks, as well as 4x4 drives in search of desert-adapted elephants and other wildlife, whilst staying at this remote camp …
Damaraland Camp (full board & activities)

Days 9-11 Etosha National Park, Namibia
Ongava Tented Camp Continue inland on your next flight until you reach the edge of the Etosha National Park where expert guides will take you on 4x4 game drives into the park. Sit by some of the waterholes that circle the remarkable pan and wait as the wildlife come to drink, then at the end of the day return to your camp where you will be staying for the next 3 nights at the charming …
Ongava Tented Camp (full board & activities)

Day 12
After your flight over the rugged central highlands, you arrive at Windhoek Airport in good time to connect to your scheduled overnight flight back to the UK with Air Namibia.

Day 13
An early morning arrival back at London Gatwick, allows you time to connect to other flights, or travel back to your home in the UK.

Cost of this trip
From To Cost
1-Jan-2008 13-Mar-2008 £3,082
14-Mar-2008 31-Mar-2008 £3,418
1-Apr-2008 15-Jun-2008 £3,082
16-Jun-2008 30-Jun-2008 £3,500
1-Jul-2008 15-Jul-2008 £3,799
16-Jul-2008 13-Aug-2008 £3,922
14-Aug-2008 31-Oct-2008 £3,795
1-Nov-2008 30-Nov-2008 £3,814
1-Dec-2008 11-Dec-2008 £3,685
Notes:
• For 2008, this fly-in safari departs on a Friday evening.
• It's fairly easy for us to vary this fly-around itinerary, by stopping longer in any of the camps; ask us for the details.
• Upgrades to business class are usually easy to arrange; ask us for details.
• The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
• Economy flights, as above, to and from London, plus airport departure taxes.
• All transfers in Africa, including light air transfers around Namibia.
• All your meals and activities as specified.
• A comprehensive pack of maps and information covering the places that you'll be visiting.
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.

This itinerary excludes:
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional).
• See the individual lodges for precise inclusions & exclusions.


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